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NRW

Abbreviation for North Rhine-Westphalia

In short and in plain language

NRW is short for North Rhine-Westphalia. It is a state in the west of Germany.

The short form is in the name of the consumer advice centre there, for example.

That centre puts out guides for the public.

Definition
NRW is the abbreviation for North Rhine-Westphalia, a federal state in western Germany. It appears, for example, in the name of the consumer advice centre there, which publishes guides for consumers.

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